2018 Chevy Colorado Diesel ZR2: The maximum competent version from the Colorado lineup, the ZR2 is only available with the V-6 or petrol I-4 and includes a more aggressive off-road suspension setup that is increased for additional ground clearance, Multimatic DSSV dampers, all-terrain tires, integrated trailer brake controller, a unique front bumper, wider front fenders, a black back bumper, and ZR2-specific leather upholstery.

2018 Chevy Colorado DieselPerformance

The 2018 Colorado comes standard with a 2.5-liter I-4 that produces 200 hp and 191 lb-ft of torque. A 3.6-liter V-6 with 308 hp and 275 lb-ft and also a 2.8-liter turbodiesel I-4 with 181 hp and 269 lb-ft are optional. A six-speed guide is standard with the foundation 2.5-liter I-4 plus also a six-speed automatic is available. Diesel-powered versions come exclusively with a six-speed automatic and also the V-6 is paired to General Motors’ in-house-designed eight-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy ratings for the foundation 2.5-liter I-4 are 20/26 mpg city/highway to get rear-drive versions irrespective of transmission option and 19/24 mpg with hard disk drive. The more powerful V-6 engine is rated at 18/25 mpg in rear-drive guise and 17/24 mpg with four-wheel drive. Diesel-powered Colorados will be the most efficient at 22/30 mpg with rear-wheel drive and 20/28 mpg when you elect for four-wheel drive. ZR2 models will be the cheapest at 19/22 mpg for the gas and 16/18 mpg with the V-6.

2018 Chevy Colorado Diesel Safety

The 2018 Colorado received a four-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA from a possible five stars). In IIHS testing, the crew cab version received a Good score on all crashworthiness tests except that the passenger side front overlap evaluation where it hasn’t been tested Great is the greatest possible score). Extended cab models had slightly worse scores because they simply received an Average rating on the passenger side front small stride test and the side impact test. Both body styles got a Poor score on the headlights evaluation.